The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Forestry Commission, Dr Hugh Brown, has called for the setting up of a special unit in the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) for the protection of the country’s forest reserves against illegal miners. He said the destruction of forest reserves by heavily armed illegal miners had reached an alarming…
President John Dramani Mahama is scheduled to touch down in today for an official visit. Upon arrival at Freetown International Airport, he will be greeted by Sierra Leonean President Dr. Julius Maada Bio and officials from Ghana’s diplomatic missions. The visit aims to deepen ties between the two nations, with the leaders set to hold…
The Institute for Economic Affairs (IEA) is calling for the inclusion of a provision in the Fiscal Responsibility Act for limiting the period for which it can be suspended in case of emergency. This is to avoid the possibility of indefinite suspension as it happened since 2020. It stated in its analysis of the 2025…
The Minority in Parliament has expressed concern over President John Dramani Mahama’s delay in submitting the remaining Deputy Ministerial nominees for approval. During the swearing-in of new deputy ministers on March 12, the President had assured that the final list would be presented within a week. However, as of Tuesday, March 18, the nominations had…
President John Mahama has announced the appointment of new Acting Service Chiefs for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). This forms part of a move to restructure the leadership of GAF. The changes, which take effect from March 24, 2025, are aimed at strengthening the nation’s defense architecture and ensuring continued excellence in military operations. The…
Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Ampem Nyarko has justified the government’s decision to abolish the Electronic Levy (E-Levy), the betting tax, and several other taxes, emphasizing that the move aligns with President John Dramani Mahama’s campaign promises and will boost financial inclusion. Speaking on the OXFAM Tax Dialogue on Channel One TV on the topic “The Tax Implication…
The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), in collaboration with other stakeholders, has intercepted a container of opioid drugs worth approximately GH₵20 million at the Tema Port. The seized shipment included: Authorities revealed that the consignment was intended for Niger as its final destination. Government Vows to Prevent Opioid Trafficking Speaking at a…
Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has urged Parliament to fully support the government’s 2025 budget estimates, highlighting key revenue and expenditure measures designed to drive economic growth and support the country’s fiscal objectives. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Post-Budget Workshop in Parliament, the Finance Minister emphasised that the proposed budget sets…
In a touching display of solidarity, the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has come to the aid of one of its own. On March 15, 2025, the association presented a GHC 100,000 cheque to Miss Ashida Nyasu, a dedicated nurse at Tumu Municipal Hospital, to support her urgent kidney transplant in India. The…
SEND GHANA has welcomed the government’s decision to incorporate citizen-driven recommendations into the 2025 national budget, describing it as a positive step toward greater transparency, inclusivity, and accountability. The organization particularly applauded the uncapping of the National Health Insurance Levy (NHIL) and the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), which will provide additional resources for healthcare…
